Using Chrome Player as an Extension

ChromeOS player can be installed as Chrome Browser plugin in developer mode without requiring actual chrome player device.

Using the Chrome Player as an extension for troubleshooting is recommended for quick demos, debugging and also to troubleshoot customer issues. This mechanism should not be used for production deployments that would require kiosk mode and central management.

Follow this page to learn about installing the chrome player as a browser extension.

Advanced Debugging Tips

Once the player has downloaded content locally, you can browse locally downloaded content by going to
http://localhost:24502
.

If the above mentioned URL does not work it means either the player is not assigned a display or the content has not successfully downloaded. Check the network tab for the player config JSON to see if the correct details are obtained by the player and for any network issues in download.

You can right click and inspect three layers of the chrome player
Debug content
: Right click and inspect on the content to debug the running content (There should be a single item called "Inspect" in the context menu)

Debug firmware
: Bring up the admin UI and then right click and inspect to debug the firmware (player) code (There should be an option to inspect and inspect background page and to simulate browser restart)

Debug background page
: Bring up the admin UI and then right click and inspect background page (for background services such as http server)

Upgrading the Player Extension

Follow the steps below to upgrade the player extension if a new version of the player is released. You can also follow the instructions below to test upgrade scenarios: